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The Water Cycle - Alternative Assessment

Demonstrate comprehension of the water cycle from several viewpoints - examples, illustrations, analysis, observations, and calculations.

Rubric Code: T6A767

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Water Cycle Viewpoint
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts	Did not Attempt 0 pts
Examples	Excellent List examples of THREE things transported by the water cycle and describe how they are transported. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Good One of the following is missing: List examples of THREE things transported by the water cycle and describe how they are transported. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Fair Two of the following is missing: List examples of THREE things transported by the water cycle and describe how they are transported. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Poor Three or more of the following is missing: List examples of THREE things transported by the water cycle and describe how they are transported. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Did not Attempt No attempt was made to complete the assignment.
Illustrations	Excellent Draw a diagram that shows the water cycle, and include TWO examples of ways water changes state during the cycle. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Good One of the following is missing: Draw a diagram that shows the water cycle, and include TWO examples of ways water changes state during the cycle. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Fair Two of the following is missing: Draw a diagram that shows the water cycle, and include TWO examples of ways water changes state during the cycle. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Poor Three or more of the following is missing: Draw a diagram that shows the water cycle, and include TWO examples of ways water changes state during the cycle. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Did not Attempt No attempt was made to complete the assignment.
Analysis	Excellent Describe the THREE processes by which water moves into the atmosphere. Name the process that accounts for most of the water moving into the atmosphere. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Good One of the following is missing: Describe the THREE processes by which water moves into the atmosphere. Name the process that accounts for most of the water moving into the atmosphere. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Fair Two of the following is missing: Describe the THREE processes by which water moves into the atmosphere. Name the process that accounts for most of the water moving into the atmosphere. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Poor Three or more of the following is missing: Describe the THREE processes by which water moves into the atmosphere. Name the process that accounts for most of the water moving into the atmosphere. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Did not Attempt No attempt was made to complete the assignment.
Observations	Excellent Name THREE states of matter water can exist. From a landscape, state one or more forms of water that are present outside or in a picture. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Good One of the following is missing: Name THREE states of matter water can exist. From a landscape, state one or more forms of water that are present outside or in a picture. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Fair Two of the following is missing: Name THREE states of matter water can exist. From a landscape, state one or more forms of water that are present outside or in a picture. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Poor Three or more of the following is missing: Name THREE states of matter water can exist. From a landscape, state one or more forms of water that are present outside or in a picture. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Did not Attempt No attempt was made to complete the assignment.
Calculations	Excellent Create one of the following: data table, bar graph or line graph. State how many inches of precipation fell in Florida in 2011 and in 2008. State the source used. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Good One of the following is missing: Create one of the following: data table, bar graph or line graph. State how many inches of precipation fell in Florida in 2011 and in 2008. State the source used. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Fair Two of the following is missing: Create one of the following: data table, bar graph or line graph. State how many inches of precipation fell in Florida in 2011 and in 2008. State the source used. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Poor Three or more of the following is missing: Create one of the following: data table, bar graph or line graph. State how many inches of precipation fell in Florida in 2011 and in 2008. State the source used. No spelling/grammar mistakes. Neat and easy to read.	Did not Attempt No attempt was made to complete the assignment.

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